Software Engineer - Data- Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund
Oxford Knight
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Jun-24
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 20904428
The Client
One of the world's largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role. With a flat-structured, 'no-attitude' working environment, this is a great time to join as engineering is undergoing significant investment.
The Role
Looking for an experienced engineer to join the Data Engineering team. You'll collaborate with the Data Science team, delivering unique solutions to solve their big data challenges. You'll also design & implement strategies and tools to monitor & validate data quality for thousands of datasets in use across the firm.
Their core systems almost all run on Linux and most code is in Python, including extensive use of numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc. Systems that require the highest data throughput are implemented in Java, and they use Dataiku, Snowflake, Prometheus, and ArcticDB heavily. New tools and libraries are constantly assessed, meaning you can shape the technology landscape and make an impact early on.
Requirements
Expert programming experience (ideally in Python)
Understanding of the challenges of dealing with large datasets (structured and unstructured)
Solid Linux platforms experience with various scripting languages
Knowledge of modern practices for ETL, data engineering and stream processing
Degree with high mathematical and computing content - Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. - from a top-tier university
Working knowledge of at least one database technology, e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Oracle
Nice to have
Proficient with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools e.g. NumPy /Pandas, Spark, Apache Kafka
Previous experience of working with financial market data, especially tick data
Experience with AWS
Benefits
Competitive salary + generous bonuses
Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, 'no-attitude' culture
Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites
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